The results at six months into my GLP-1 Weight Loss Journey on compounded semaglutide:- Starting Weight: 180 pounds 2/23/2024 (MBI 32.9 "obese")- Current Weight: 151 pounds 8/14/2024 (BMI 27.8 "overweight")- Goal Weight: 130-140 pounds (at 130 pounds, BMI 24 "healthy") Three weeks ago, my dosage was increased to 2.0mg, and the effects were so bad I was afraid I'd need to … [Read more...] about 30 Pounds Lost Using Compounded Semaglutide – Six Months Into My GLP-1 Weight Loss Journey
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Why You Need to Celebrate Those NSVs (and other wins and milestones)
I learned about NSVs on the Compounded Semaglutide User Facebook Groups, and I love them. Celebrating them (and other wins and milestones) is an important step to reaching your goals. NSV = Non-Scale Victories, i.e., the positive things that you are noticing on your journey, not specific to losing pounds. Watch this week's video to learn why you need to celebrate your NSVs … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Celebrate Those NSVs (and other wins and milestones)
What Does Independence Mean to You?
Whatever your background, this time of year makes you think about independence. First, we have Juneteenth, when we commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., and then we have Independence Day in the U.S. on July 4th. Yesterday, the 14th of July, was Bastille Day in France, a national holiday to celebrate the day in 1789 when the common people of France stormed a prison that … [Read more...] about What Does Independence Mean to You?
How to Get Clarity On What You Want & Need
Why It’s Important and How to Get Started! In most of the previous episodes, I've noted that it's important to start any personal journey, new initiative, or collaboration (including a new relationship), prepping for a difficult conversation, etc., by getting very clear on what you want and need from the situation—and your life overall! In this episode, I go a bit deeper … [Read more...] about How to Get Clarity On What You Want & Need
Advocate For Yourself – Why, How, & When You Need To Be Your Own Champion
When you are working toward your goals to become your highest self, you often need to advocate for yourself to move forward. In previous articles, I've noted how many people find that some people around them, including close friends and family, may try to sabotage their efforts to lose weight or reach another goal. Some of us also have issues with medical professionals who … [Read more...] about Advocate For Yourself – Why, How, & When You Need To Be Your Own Champion